Environmental Services Tech I

Sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare facility in Virginia Beach is hiring a Full-time Environmental Service Tech I for the evening shift. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and sanitation across assigned areas, using chemicals safely and following strict protocols. Candidates should have at least one year of housekeeping experience. Comprehensive benefits include medical plans, tuition assistance, and 401k matching.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

401k/403B with Employer Match

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience required.
• Must follow safety procedures and infection prevention guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Perform tasks such as dusting, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation protocols and infection prevention standards.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Attention to detail

Team-oriented approach

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

City/State: Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift: Second (Evenings)

Overview:

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Evening Shift, Environmental Service Tech I (Housekeeper) in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Full-time, Evening Shift, from 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and work every other weekend.

The Environmental Services Technician I is responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitary environment in assigned areas. This role requires safe work practices, including the proper use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and applications such as damp dusting, mopping, scouring, scrubbing, stripping, and polishing. The Technician also ensures compliance with regulatory standards for waste collection, handling, and transport.

1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience required in lieu of High School Education

Responsibilities:

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Perform tasks such as dusting, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing.
• Follow established protocols for the safe handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Ensure proper collection, handling, and disposal of waste according to regulatory standards.
• Respond promptly to spills and urgent cleaning needs.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily cleaning and sanitation goals.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation protocols and infection prevention standards.
• Respond promptly to service requests and uphold a high standard of cleanliness.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and infection prevention guidelines.
• A team-oriented approach with a focus on providing excellent service to patients and staff.

Education:

• High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education
• Housekeeping/Cleaning Experience

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.